I picked up the parts from the CNC guy today - I haven't had a chance to look them over too much, but the few I checked out looked smooth! The acrylic is really clean on the edges, and since it's the cast stuff vs. the extruded I think a flame should turn the edge really well.

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I picked up the parts from the CNC guy today - I haven't had a chance to look them over too much, but the few I checked out looked smooth! The acrylic is really clean on the edges, and since it's the cast stuff vs. the extruded I think a flame should turn the edge really well.

Saw this baby up close and personal last night. It's big, and it's bad. Such a clean design, and the angles keep it interesting. It's HUGE, but in no way does it resemble a giant block. It'll house speeders, a Falcon or two, an Imperial Shuttle, and a Slave easily and with room to spare. Also, I don't know if you guys noticed, but in pic 4869, there's a little box in the frontmost corner that smugglers, weapons, etc. can hide in. There's a panel to cover it that's not pictured........very Falcon-esque, and a nice touch.

This could be any starport in the SW universe, and depending on how it's "staffed," could be controlled by Imperial, Rebel, or neutral forces. It makes me wish I was one of DP's kids this Christmas.

Amazing! Your kids are so lucky to have a father like you that can make such wonderful play sets. The part I like best about this project is the clear platforms. Are you going to leave the entire set white or paint it? What if you added alittle bespin-like sculpture for the center. It could be the complex's fountain.

Oh...My...God! What a wonderful Christmas present!!! Your grandfather would be proud and it would touch his heart to know that his original version helped inspire to make this for your kid(s).

This is without a doubt, one of the coolest things I've ever seen anyone make. You have totally blown me away with this. Such detail and precision - to me, this looks almost like the ultimate Bespin Playset - it really has a Cloud City feel to it.

This deserves a front page mention here and on the cover of Toy Fare magazine...